Programme

Field Epidemiology Leadership Fellowship

Location

Kitwe, Ndola, Lusaka, Mpulungu and Chililabombwe, Zambia

Employment Type

Full-time

Programme Duration

12 months, with an optional 12-month extension.

Roles and Responsibilities

Successful applicants will join the Field Epidemiology Leadership Fellowship and gain practical exposure in public health beyond routine clinical practice.

Key responsibilities and areas of engagement include:

• Participating in disease surveillance activities to support the monitoring and detection of public health threats.
• Supporting outbreak preparedness and response activities.
• Conducting field epidemiological investigations to identify, monitor, and understand disease patterns.
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting public health data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Collaborating with public health professionals and relevant stakeholders in addressing public health challenges.
• Contributing to public health systems strengthening initiatives.
• Supporting the identification and monitoring of emerging disease threats within communities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess an MBChB, MBBS, or an equivalent recognised medical degree.
• Must be aged 35 years or below.
• Must be a recent medical graduate interested in pursuing a career in public health.
• Must demonstrate motivation and willingness to learn and collaborate with public health professionals.
• Applicants should be interested in disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness, field epidemiology, and public health systems strengthening.

Experience

Previous experience in epidemiology or disease surveillance is not required. Recent medical graduates are encouraged to apply.

Programme Highlights

• 12-month fellowship programme.
• Optional 12-month extension.
• Practical exposure to disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness.
• Hands-on experience in field epidemiology.
• Opportunity to contribute to strengthening Zambia's public health systems.
• Placement opportunities in Kitwe, Ndola, Lusaka, Mpulungu and Chililabombwe.

• Participating in disease surveillance activities to support the monitoring and detection of public health threats.
• Supporting outbreak preparedness and response activities.
• Conducting field epidemiological investigations to identify, monitor, and understand disease patterns.
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting public health data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Collaborating with public health professionals and relevant stakeholders in addressing public health challenges.
• Contributing to public health systems strengthening initiatives.
• Supporting the identification and monitoring of emerging disease threats within communities.

• Motivation and willingness to learn and collaborate with public health professionals.
• Interest in disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness, field epidemiology, and public health systems strengthening.

• Must possess an MBChB, MBBS, or an equivalent recognised medical degree.
• Must be aged 35 years or below.
• Must be a recent medical graduate interested in pursuing a career in public health.